Sobriety Checkpoint Week Endorsed Nationwide
Editorial notes National Sobriety Checkpoint Week led by Mothers Against Drunk Driving with Gov. Finney backing in Kansas. Law enforcement will run sobriety checks, warning that drinkers face detentions longer than a normal stop. Public support remains high, while 5 percent fatality risk is highlighted.
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Mothers Against
Joan Finney
Kansas
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Jim Hitch
Ottawa Commentary Says Atherton Keeps Economic Drive Strong
A Ottawa columnist reviews local engagement in economic development and credits Lou Atherton, Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, with attracting Wal-Mart’s warehouse and 400 jobs in 1994. The piece notes Atherton’s persistence amid criticism and emphasizes keeping existing industries. The column also thanks Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday school teachers after a Father’s Day card with candy blanks.
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O.K
Ottawa
Lou
Kansas
Everyansas
Trinity United Methodist Church
Letters show reader disappointment over Williams burg Jayhawker Day 1993
A Williamsburg reader criticizes the Herald for negative coverage of Jayhawker Day 1993, noting a full day of family events and community efforts. They urge balanced reporting, cautioning that two negative incidents overshadowed the day and harmed trust in the news media.
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Williamsburg
Jayhawker Days at Williamsburg Spotlight on Negatives
Editor notes complain about biased reporting while recalling positive events from Williamsburg Jayhawker Days including a tractor pull parade and exhibits. Mentions prior Herald coverage from June with a street dance feature and results followups.
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Williamsburg Jayhawker Days
Mae Kesner
Williamsburg
the Herald
NO KIDDING by Karl A Van Assell
The source notes a playful piece by Karl A Van Assell titled NO KIDDING involving classroom language humor. It references a list from The Story of Language, listing five foreign language renderings and their humorous twists about “goes to the bush school” and related phrases.
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Karl A. van Assell
Mario Pel
Penguin Books
Barkis and Kerr in Long Paths to 1994 Nomination
Joe Scranton displays a new Barkis 94 card as Kansas politics turns toward 1994. Barkis, a former Speaker, and Kerr, former Senate majority leader, pursue gubernatorial bids, building campaigns with small, loyal staffs amid GOP Democrat rivalry and looming primaries.
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Topeka
Joe Scranton
Democratic
Barkis
Joe
Marvin
Scranton
Marvin Barkis
Miami County
Louisburg
Kansas
House of Representatives
House
Statehouse
Jene Vickrey
Pratt County
Fred Kerr
Kansas Senate
Senate
Kerr
Valley of Contention
Jeff Wagaman
Bud Burke
Rolathe
Burke
Wagaman
Joan Finney
Chicago Bulls celebration sparks mixed views after riot
Monica Grayless called for a candlelight vigil and mourning over post championship violence, arguing celebration rewards bad behavior. The columnist notes low arrest rates, praises police restraint, and questions guilt while criticizing riot methods and the idea of killing rioters.
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Monica Grayless
Chicago
Bulls
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By Mike Royko
Tribune Media Service
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